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Opinion 89-43
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … office of fire district treasurer may be abolished and replaced by an appointive office. Town Law, §174(2) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-43Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected government employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud, waste, and abuse. … meals, lodging, transportation, fuel, and incidental costs such as airline baggage and travel agency fees. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/04/selected-employee-travel-expensesMedicaid Program – Medicaid Payments Made Pursuant to Medicare Part C
… Services to Recipients Receiving Medicare Benefits (2009-S-64) … To determine if Medicaid made excessive payments for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/09/medicaid-program-medicaid-payments-made-pursuant-medicare-part-cStatement From NY State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on Mayor's November Financial Plan Update
… Prevention Supplement (FHEPS) housing voucher program or its school class size mandate. While the city did add $3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/statement-ny-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-mayors-november-financial-plan-updateDiNapoli: Home Ownership Grants Helping Low- and Moderate-Income New Yorkers
… only to eligible recipients, according to an audit by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The program, … the Affordable Housing Corporation, which is a division of New York State Homes and Community Renewal, provides up to … the state. “Protecting and expanding homeownership for New York’s families is critical to local communities and to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-home-ownership-grants-helping-low-and-moderate-income-new-yorkersUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-86
… for the pilot program. The vendor will use this file to match the employee’s current payroll record against … Employees may enroll in NYS-Ride online at www.nysride.com or by phone at 866-428-7751 Monday through Friday, 8:00 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-86-nys-ride-transportation-benefit-pilot-programState Agencies Bulletin No. 1052
… at the employee level and be unique to the employee. If an employee has multiple job records, the SFS Alternate ID will be the same for all jobs. If an employee leaves state service, the SFS Alternate ID will not be used again for another employee. If the employee then returns to state service, the same SFS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1052-alternate-employee-identifierDiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $92,000
… over $92,000 from the Department over a seven-year period, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and the New … that alleged criminal behavior among those entrusted in their position will be thoroughly investigated. We will … spent Fire Department funds on personal items like a movie channel subscription, plane tickets and at a spa and nail …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-92000DiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Over $300,000
… York State Police announced today. The defendant, Jonnell Rose, was charged with grand larceny in the second degree. “Jonnell Rose allegedly exploited his position of trust to divert … James said. “Thus far, it has been revealed that Jonnell Rose allegedly violated the trust of the Vernon Center Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-stealing-over-300000Former Village of Candor Mayor Sentenced to Jail Time for Stealing Village Funds
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and State Police … Steven G. James today announced that former Village of Candor Mayor Eric Halstead was sentenced to 60 days in … from February 2017 to May 2023. At random intervals he put money back into the village’s accounts totaling $19,302. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/former-village-candor-mayor-sentenced-jail-time-stealing-village-fundsLocal Governments Should Improve Accessibility for New Yorkers
… disabilities. “No one should face barriers when they go to vote, attend a town meeting or use public services,” said …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/local-governments-should-improve-accessibility-new-yorkersEssential Plan – Federal Funding and New York
… New York is one of three states to have a “basic health plan,” as authorized … to 250 percent of the poverty level (approximately $37,650 for an individual in 2024) that are not eligible for … from Medicaid to the EP, which resulted in a significant increase in coverage in 2025. As of March 2025, the EP …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/essential-planDiNapoli: Syracuse Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $22,000 in Pension Checks Sent to His Deceased Mother
… man pleaded guilty yesterday to stealing nearly $22,000 in pension payments sent to his deceased mother, State … “Mr. Glinski tried to hide his mother’s death to cash her pension checks. Attempts to steal from and defraud our … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-syracuse-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-22000-pension-checks-sent-his-deceased-motherFormer West Carthage Treasurer Charged With Stealing Thousands of Dollars From the Village
… were uncovered during an audit by DiNapoli’s office last year, the Comptroller launched an investigation and partnered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/former-west-carthage-treasurer-charged-stealing-thousands-dollars-villageNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Pension Fund's Ranking as Top U.S. Investor Battling Climate Risk
… our best hope to combat it. Whatever President Trump says or does regarding the Paris Agreement, it will not weaken the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-pension-funds-ranking-top-us-investor-battling-climate-riskImproper Medicaid Payments for Outpatient Services Billed as Inpatient Claims (Follow-Up)
… Services Billed as Inpatient Claims (Report 2022-S-16 ). About the Program The Department of Health (DOH) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/12/improper-medicaid-payments-outpatient-services-billed-inpatient-claims-followX.7.A Centralized Corporate Customers – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… sources follow the naming convention of “US_XXXX.” For example: “US_DEFENSE”, “US_HOUSING”, “US_SOC_SECURITY.” Refer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x7a-centralized-corporate-customersNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… the UI benefit expansions created by Congress earlier this year, including the $600 weekly additional benefit for … from these loans was more than $8.5 billion as of November 16. That amount must be repaid, which may result in higher UI … 28, 2020 October 14, 2020 September 30, 2020 September 16, 2020 September 2, 2020 August 19, 2020 August 5, 2020 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-december-2-2020DiNapoli: Rising Costs Hitting Homeowners & Renters Statewide
… finding affordable housing. Senator Catharine Young (R,C,I - Olean): “Growing the economy and job opportunities for all New Yorkers is a top priority for the Senate so we can reverse the trend of declining household incomes. People … home ownership and affordability, we can turn the tide. I thank Comptroller DiNapoli for examining the issue of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-rising-costs-hitting-homeowners-renters-statewideState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… could have saved as much as $146 million over the six-year audit period ended Dec. 31, 2015. Furthermore, the … Authority (NFTA): Capital Planning (Follow-Up) (2018-F-16) An initial audit issued in April 2016, found that NFTA prepared a multi-year and annual capital budget plan as required by Public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits